Ring assembly with inner and outer movable ring bodies

ABSTRACT

A ring assembly comprising an outer ring body and inner ring body movably mounted thereto. The outer ring body comprises outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings. The inner ring body comprises outer and inner walls and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings. The outer wall of the inner ring body is movably mounted to the inner wall of the outer ring body. The inner ring body is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body. When the inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to jewelry. More particularly, but notexclusively, the present disclosure relates to rings such as fingerrings. More specifically, but still exclusively, the present disclosurerelates to a ring assembly with inner and outer movable ring bodies.

BACKGROUND

A ring is a round band worn as ornamental jewelry around the finger andsometimes a toe. Rings are traditionally usually in metal but can be ofalmost any material. They may be set with a gem or stone of some sort,of almost any material. A ring can includes a band, which can becompletely round or include a min hoop, a pair of shoulder with a bezeltherebetween for setting or mounting a stone or gem thereon. The band orthe hoop is usually made of a single piece of material.

OBJECTS

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a ring assembly.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a kit for a ringassembly.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a method of making aring assembly.

SUMMARY

In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure there is provided a ringassembly comprising: an outer ring body comprising outer and inner walland opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings; and aninner ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rimwalls circumscribing respective openings, the outer wall of the innerring body being movably mounted to the inner wall of the outer ringbody, wherein the inner ring body is movable between a first positionand a second position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body,wherein when the inner ring body is in the second position a greaterportion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardlyrelative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body.

In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure there is provided a kitfor a ring assembly comprising: at least one outer ring body comprisingouter and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribingrespective openings; and at least one inner ring body comprising outerand inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respectiveopenings, the outer wall of the inner ring body being movably mountableto the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein the inner ring body ismovable between a first position and a second position relative to theinner wall of the outer ring body, wherein when the inner ring body isin the second position a greater portion of the outer wall of the innerring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim walls of theouter ring body.

In an embodiment, the inner ring body is in the first position the rimwalls thereof do not protrude outwardly relative to the rim walls of theouter ring body. In an embodiment, when the inner ring body is in thefirst position the rim walls thereof are flush to the rim walls of theouter ring body

In an embodiment, the greater portion of the outer wall includes amessage.

In an embodiment, the inner wall of the outer ring body comprises atleast one groove, the outer wall of the inner ring body comprising aprotrusion for slidably mounted within the groove thereby providing theinner ring body to move relative to the outer ring body. In anembodiment, the outer ring body comprises a first band element and asecond band element mounted within the first band element and definingthe inner wall of the outer ring member and defining the at least onegroove.

In an embodiment, the outer wall of the inner ring body comprises atleast one groove, the inner wall of the outer ring body comprising aprotrusion for slidably mounted within the groove thereby providing theinner ring body to move relative to the outer ring body. In anembodiment, the outer ring body comprises a first band element and asecond band element mounted within the first band element and definingthe inner wall of the outer ring member and defining the at least onegroove.

In an embodiment, an additional ring body is further orivuded abdcomprises outer and inner walls and opposite face rim wallscircumscribing respective openings, the outer wall of the additionalring body being movably mounted to the inner wall of the inner ringbody.

In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure there is provided amethod of making a ring assembly comprising: providing at least oneouter ring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rimwalls circumscribing respective openings; providing at least one innerring body comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim wallscircumscribing respective openings; and movably mounting the outer wallof the inner ring body to the inner wall of the outer ring body, whereinthe inner ring body is movable between a first position and a secondposition relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein whenthe inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of theouter wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one ofthe rim walls of the outer ring body

Other objects, advantages and features of the present disclosure willbecome more apparent upon reading of the following non-restrictivedescription of illustrative embodiments thereof, given by way of exampleonly with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the appended drawings:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the ring assembly in a first position,in accordance with a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the ring assembly in a second position,in accordance with a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a lateral side sectional view of the ring assembly inaccordance with a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 4 is a perspective exploded view of the ring assembly in accordancewith a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the outer ring body of the the ringassembly in accordance with a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment ofthe present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a perspective exploded view of the ring assembly in accordancewith a non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 7 is a lateral side sectional view of the ring assembly inaccordance with another non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the inner ring body of the ring assemblyin accordance with another non-restrictive illustrative embodiment ofthe present disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the a ring assembly in the second orextended position, in accordance with another non-restrictiveillustrative embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 10 is a perspective exploded view of the ring assembly inaccordance with a further non-restrictive illustrative embodiment of thepresent disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Generally stated and in accordance with an embodiment, there is provideda ring assembly comprising an outer ring body and inner ring bodymovably mounted thereto. The outer ring body comprises outer and innerwall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings. Theinner ring body comprises outer and inner walls and opposite face rimwalls circumscribing respective openings. The outer wall of the innerring body is movably mounted to the inner wall of the outer ring body.The inner ring body is movable between a first position and a secondposition relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body. When theinner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of the outerwall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of therim walls of the outer ring body.

With reference to the drawings non-restrictive embodiments of the ringassembly will now be described so as to further exemplify the ringassembly.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show a ring assembly 10 including outer and inner bodyrings 12 and 14. As shown the inner ring body 14 is movably mountedwithin the outer ring body and movable between a first or non-extendedposition shown in FIG. 1 and a second or extended position shown in FIG.2, where the inner ring 14 protrudes outwardly from the outer ring 12for predetermined distance as will be explained herein. It should benoted that the terms “first” and “second” are used herein for indicativepurposes only and as such are interchangeable.

Turning to FIG. 1, the ring assembly 10 includes an outer wall 16, aninner wall 18 and opposite face rim walls 20 circumscribing an opening22 for receiving a finger for example as is known in the art.

Turning now to FIG. 4, there ring assembly 10 is shown in a disassembledposition.

The inner ring body 14 is shown with an outer wall 24 and an oppositewall defining the inner wall of 18 of the assembly 10. The inner ringbody 14 further includes opposite face rim walls 20′ circumscribing anopening 22. Each of opposite rim walls 20′ of a given face of the ringassembly 10 respectively define a portion of the rim wall 20 of thatsame given face.

The outer wall 24 of the inner ring body 14 further includes a guidingelement 26 for being guided along the outer ring during movementthereof. In this example, the guiding element 26 is a protrusion. Inthis example, there are 4 such protrusions (see FIG. 3).

The outer wall 24 of the inner ring body 14, further includes a portion28 that is exposed when the ring assembly 10 is in the second orextended position shown in FIG. 2. This portion 28 may include amessage, a color a gem or any other additional element so desired by theuser.

Wither reference to FIG. 4, the outer ring body 12 comprises the outerwall 16 and an inner wall 30, as well as opposite face rim walls 20″.Each of opposite rim walls 20″ of a given face of the ring assembly 10respectively define a portion of the rim wall 20 of that same givenface.

The outer ring body 12 includes guiding elements 32 for allowing theinner ring body 14 to be guided along the outer ring during movementthereof. In this example, the guiding elements 32 are grooves. As bettershown in FIG. 5, each groove 32 comprises an inner section 34, (relativeto the outward movement of the inner ring body 12 as shown by arrow M inFIG. 2) a diagonal median section 36 and an outer section 38.

Therefore, each protrusion 24 which have a cylindrical shape in thisexample, are fitted into respective grooves 32, which have an S-likeconfiguration in this example. When moving the ring assembly 10 from thefirst position to the second position, the protrusions 26 slides alongtheir respective grooves 32 from the inner section 34 to the outersection 38. Of course, there can be more than one position and movementof the inner ring body 14 can be arrested at any point along the groove32 thus providing a variety of extended or second positions and avariety of appropriate design and message options for portion 28.

Turning now to FIG. 6, the outer ring body 12 comprises a main body part40 and an additional body part 42 mounted to the main body part 40. Themain body part 40 defines the outer wall 16 and includes an inner wall44 and as well as opposite face rim walls 20 a″. Each of opposite rimwalls 20 a″ of a given face of the ring assembly 10 respectively definea portion of the rim wall 20″ of that same given face. The additionalbody part 42 includes an outer wall 46 and defines the inner wall 18 andas well as opposite face rim walls 20 b″. Each of opposite rim walls 20a″ of a given face of the ring assembly 10 respectively define a portionof the rim wall 20″ of that same given face. The outer wall 46 of theadditional body part 42 is mounted to the inner wall 44 of the main bodypart 40.

The additional body part 42 includes the grooves 32. The additional bodypart 42 can be made of a material that substantially reduces potentialof damaging the outer wall 24 of the inner ring body 14. As shown inFIG. 3, the outer wall 24 of the inner ring member is in contact withthe inner wall 18 since the protrusions 26 are fully received by thegrooves 32. Therefore, when moving the inner ring body 14 from the firstposition to the second position, the outer wall 24 of the inner ringbody 14 slides along the inner wall 18 of the outer ring body 12.Materials such as metals usually used for rings will damage over time,therefore, the additional body part 42 can be made of plastic,polyurethane and like materials. It would also be easily removed andreplaced after being worn out.

The grooves 32 in the additional body part 42 may be fully open thoughthe body part 42 or closed such as the wall 46 covers the groove 32 thatis open in wall 18. In this way, the tip 48 of each protrusion 26 isguided on the backing of the groove 32 defined by wall 18 over groove32. Alternatively, the grooves 32 can be deeper than the length of eachprotrusion therein providing for the tip 40 to be a free end.

With reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, show a resilient and flexible member 50such as spring of the like which is interposed between the outer andinner rings, 12 and 14, respectively. More specifically, the resilientand flexible members 50 are positioned between walls 12 and 30 in orderto facilitate the movement of the inner ring 14 relative to the outerring 12.

Turning to FIG. 9, there is shown a ring assembly 100 in accordanceanother non-restrictive illustrative embodiment. The ring assembly 100includes an outer ring member 102 and an inner ring body 104 shown herein the extended position protruding from the outer ring body 102. Inthis example, the inner ring body 104 includes a shoulder 106 formed atthe rim 108 of the inner ring body 104. The shoulder 106 is adjacent aportion 110 of the outer wall 112 of the inner ring body 104 thatincludes a message, or any other type of marking or gem or design orcolour in accordance with the user's desire. The shoulder 106 engagesthe outer limit of the rim 114 of the outer ring body 104.

FIG. 10 shows a ring assembly 200 in accordance another non-restrictiveillustrative embodiment. The ring assembly 200 includes an outer ringmember 202 and an inner ring bod. In this example, the inner ring body204 includes a shoulder 206 formed at the rim 208 of the inner ring body204. The shoulder 206 is adjacent a portion 210 of the outer wall 212 ofthe inner ring body 204. The outer ring body 202, includes a main bodypart 214 and an additional body part or band body 216 which includes afurther additional member 218 for forming groove structure therein. Theshoulder 206 engages the rim 220 of the outer ring body 204. Then mainbody part 214 also includes a shoulder 222 (formed about rim 223) and ismovable relative to the bandy body 216. The shoulder 222 engages the rim221 of the band body 216.

It should be noted that the shapes, configurations, sizes, materials andnumber of ring bodies of the ring assemblies described herein can beprovided in other suitable ways beyond what is illustrated here as canbe contemplated by the person having skill in the art. Moreover, theguiding elements such as the grooves and protrusions can also beprovided in other suitable configurations and structures in order toprovide suitable movement between the ring bodies of the ring assembliesprovided herein.

The various features described herein can be combined in a variety ofways within the context of the present disclosure so as to provide stillother embodiments. As such, the embodiments are not mutually exclusive.

Moreover, the embodiments discussed herein need not include all of thefeatures and elements illustrated and/or described and thus partialcombinations of features can also be contemplated. Furthermore,embodiments with less features than those described can also becontemplated. It is to be understood that the present disclosure is notlimited in its application to the details of construction and partsillustrated in the accompanying drawings and described hereinabove. Thedisclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced invarious ways. It is also to be understood that the phraseology orterminology used herein is for the purpose of description and notlimitation. Hence, although the present disclosure has been providedhereinabove by way of non-restrictive illustrative embodiments thereof,it can be modified, without departing from the scope, spirit and naturethereof and of the appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A ring assembly comprising: an outer ring bodycomprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim wallscircumscribing respective openings; and an inner ring body comprisingouter and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribingrespective openings, the outer wall of the inner ring body being movablymounted to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein the inner ringbody is movable between a first position and a second position relativeto the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein when the inner ringbody is in the second position a greater portion of the outer wall ofthe inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim wallsof the outer ring body.
 2. A ring assembly according to claim 1, whereinwhen the inner ring body is in the first position the rim walls thereofdo not protrude outwardly relative to the rim walls of the outer ringbody.
 3. A ring assembly according to claim 2, wherein when the innerring body is in the first position the rim walls thereof are flush tothe rim walls of the outer ring body
 4. A ring assembly according toclaim 1, wherein the greater portion of the outer wall includes amessage.
 5. A ring assembly according to claim 1, wherein the inner wallof the outer ring body comprises at least one groove, the outer wall ofthe inner ring body comprising a protrusion for slidably mounted withinthe groove thereby providing the inner ring body to move relative to theouter ring body.
 6. A ring assembly according to claim 5, wherein theouter ring body comprises a first band element and a second band elementmounted within the first band element and defining the inner wall of theouter ring member and defining the at least one groove.
 7. A ringassembly according to claim 1, wherein the outer wall of the inner ringbody comprises at least one groove, the inner wall of the outer ringbody comprising a protrusion for slidably mounted within the groovethereby providing the inner ring body to move relative to the outer ringbody.
 8. A ring assembly according to claim 7, wherein the outer ringbody comprises a first band element and a second band element mountedwithin the first band element and defining the inner wall of the outerring member and defining the at least one groove.
 9. A ring assemblyaccording to claim 1, further comprising an additional ring bodycomprising outer and inner walls and opposite face rim wallscircumscribing respective openings, the outer wall of the additionalring body being movably mounted to the inner wall of the inner ringbody.
 10. A kit for a ring assembly comprising: at least one outer ringbody comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim wallscircumscribing respective openings; and at least one inner ring bodycomprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim wallscircumscribing respective openings, the outer wall of the inner ringbody being movably mountable to the inner wall of the outer ring body,wherein the inner ring body is movable between a first position and asecond position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body,wherein when the inner ring body is in the second position a greaterportion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardlyrelative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body.
 11. A kitaccording to claim 10, wherein when the inner ring body is in the firstposition the rim walls thereof do not protrude outwardly relative to therim walls of the outer ring body.
 12. A kit according to claim 11,wherein when the inner ring body is in the first position the rim wallsthereof are flush to the rim walls of the outer ring body
 13. A kitaccording to claim 10, wherein the greater portion of the outer wallincludes a message.
 14. A kit according to claim 10, wherein the innerwall of the outer ring body comprises at least one groove, the outerwall of the inner ring body comprising a protrusion for slidably mountedwithin the groove thereby providing the inner ring body to move relativeto the outer ring body.
 15. A kit according to claim 14, wherein theouter ring body comprises a first band element and a second band elementmounted within the first band element and defining the inner wall of theouter ring member and defining the at least one groove.
 16. A kitaccording to claim 10, wherein the outer wall of the inner ring bodycomprises at least one groove, the inner wall of the outably ring bodycomprising a protrusion for slidably mounted within the groove therebyproviding the inner ring body to move relative to the outer ring body.17. A kit according to claim 16, wherein the outer ring body comprises afirst band element and a second band element mounted within the firstband element and defining the inner wall of the outer ring member anddefining the at least one groove.
 18. A kit according to claim 10,further comprising at least one additional ring body comprising outerand inner walls and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respectiveopenings, the outer wall of the additional ring body being movablymountable to the inner wall of the inner ring body.
 19. A method ofmaking a ring assembly comprising: providing at least one outer ringbody comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim wallscircumscribing respective openings; providing at least one inner ringbody comprising outer and inner wall and opposite face rim wallscircumscribing respective openings; and movably mounting the outer wallof the inner ring body to the inner wall of the outer ring body, whereinthe inner ring body is movable between a first position and a secondposition relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body, wherein whenthe inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of theouter wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one ofthe rim walls of the outer ring body.